Neglect is probably the greatest enemy of the concealed self-defense handgun. In my experience, it’s a rare one that gets fired and lubricated very frequently.
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Redefining the Extremes: Preparing Your Pistol for Daily Carry Conditions
BY Administrator Published: March 12, 2019 { 7 comments }BLACKHAWK! TecGrip Magazine Holster Review
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: March 3, 2019 { 0 comments }Concealed carry gear requires a lot of subtlety. BLACKHAWK’S TecGrip Magazine Holster helps that happen and fits both men and womens’ pants.
A Covert Gun for the 21st Century: The Cell Phone Pistol from Ideal Conceal (Full Review + Video)
BY Jordan Michaels Published: February 28, 2019 { 60 comments }From pen guns to umbrella guns to this insane briefcase gun from H&K, manufacturers have been finding creative ways to conceal firearms for decades. The Cell Phone Pistol (IC380) from Ideal Conceal is the latest iteration in that legacy.
While it wouldn’t be an ideal primary carry gun, the IC380 could perform well in a backup role or in those situations where a traditional EDC handgun would be impractical or inadvisable. It’s also a unique piece to add to your collection, something sure to garner attention at the range or among your gun-collecting friends.
Review: The Taurus G2c. Accurate and Functional—And Packing .40 S&W Power–for Under $300
BY Brian McCombie Published: February 17, 2019 { 26 comments }“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Okay, so the quote is actually (and incorrectly) attributed to Mark Twain, author of Huck Finn and many other novels. But it could as easily apply to the .40 Smith and Wesson as a self-defense caliber since reports of the caliber’s death were breathlessly hyped a couple years ago when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced it was switching its duty sidearms from the .40 S&W to 9mm.
Kimber K6s Tactical Law Enforcement (TLE) Revolver – SHOT Show 2019
BY Max Slowik Published: February 13, 2019 { 4 comments }Kimber rejuvenated the revolver market with their introduction of the K6s just a few years back and is not slowing down with new and cool variants.
TSA Sets Record for Number of Packed Firearms Found
BY Max Slowik Published: February 7, 2019 { 10 comments }The Transport Security Administration, the TSA, found more than 4,200 improperly-checked guns in passengers’ bags last year, setting a new record.
The Ultimate Survival Tool: Exotac RipSPOOL – SHOT Show 2019
BY Riley Baxter Published: February 4, 2019 { 6 comments }The RipSPOOL is small, easily fitting in a pocket or hanging from a keychain. The purpose of this product is to provide survival tools that can be kept on the person conveniently and at all times.
Hands-On with the Much-Anticipated Glock 43X – SHOT Show 2019
BY Max Slowik Published: February 3, 2019 { 9 comments }Glock showcased their Slimline series at this year’s SHOT Show and we were happy to get some first-hand experience with the new single-stack pistols.
SCCY’s New .380 Auto : The CPX-3 – SHOT Show 2019
BY Ivan Loomis Published: February 3, 2019 { 4 comments }SCCY’s New .380 Auto is a double action only polymer pistol with some interesting attributes.
Why Your Super Reliable Carry Gun Suddenly Becomes a Jam-O-Matic
BY Administrator Published: January 31, 2019 { 20 comments }I’ve chronographed separate lots of 115-grain that were barely supersonic on average, with the slowest rounds of a 10-round string struggling to top 1,050 feet per second.